THE NEWSLETTER OF THE BOWNESS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MYBOWNESS.COM NOVEMBER DECEMBER 2017 Weekly Programs Schedule Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 10:00am Move n’ Mingle – Move n’ – 11:00am Free Skate 10:15am – 11am Mingle 11am – 10:15am – Free Free 12pm Skate 11:00am 12pm 10am 11:30am 2pm 2pm 2pm - 12:00pm /Walking – – – – Playground/ 12:00pm – in the Hall 10am – 1:00pm Skate 10am 10am Adult Adult 2pm Shinny Walking the Hall Walking in 12pm 1:30pm Indoor Playground/ 1:00pm 12pm Pickleball Walking Walking in Hall the Indoor Free – 2:00pm – 2:00pm Adult 5:30pm Adult Adult Adult 2pm Shinny – – 3:00pm Shinny 3:30pm Shinny 2pm – 2pm – 3:00pm Hall the in 3:30pm Playground/Walking 3:30pm – 4:00pm 11am 4:00pm – 5:00pm Indoor Indoor 5:00pm – 6:00pm 6:00pm – 7:00pm – 9pm 9pm 7:00pm Pickleball – – 8:00pm – 9pm 6pm – 9pm BINGO BINGO Karate Calgary Calgary 8:00pm 6:30pm Kyokushin 6pm – 9:00pm 6pm Programs in pink are run through other organizations. Please use the contact information below for information regarding these programs: Calgary Kyokushin Karate: 403-225-3516 Move n’ Mingle: 403-955-1554 or 403-863-7708 2 I NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2017 I THE BOWEST’NER BCA President’s Message Hello Everyone! Scott here, your friendly neighbourhood incoming Bowness Community Association president. I’m still scratching my head on how I actually got here. You see, I’m just like you in most ways. I live in Bowness, have a family and two hands to lend out to my community. See... mostly alike. About 3 years ago, a friend and mentor CONTENTS from Denver said to me...You can only influence and impact the things that you value. Be a mensch and get involved with your community. Two sentences uttered Features In Every Issue 1760 km away changed my course here in Bowness. 9 Reminiscing 7 Happenings/Community Centre Music in Bowness I had to look up what “mensch” meant. I 10 11 Community News won’t spoil it for you. The other parts drew 13 Scout Christmas Trees 19 Pioneers me to the BCA and the board right here 13 Thank you Bownesians 20 Historical Society in Bowness. So, after 11 years of living here Bike Maintenance and a little prodding from Niki Smyth... I 14 22 Committee Update put my hand up at the AGM and found my 16 Bowness Board 24 Food Guide place on the BCA board. Just like any of 17 BCA Swag 29 Representatives you reading this can do. 18 Snow Scultpure What’s On 30 Now “Board life” is not for everyone, 23 Car Care 30 Community Directory and that’s super okay. You and I, as 27 Churches Collaborating fierce Bownesians, all contribute. From 28 School Profile turning up at events to lending a hand to our neighbours or even getting to know the folks across the back lane. We all contribute and we are simply MUSIC IN BOWNESS BIKE MAINTENANCE extraordinary. We are even the envy of upper Bowness (silver springs). To that end, I would like you to take a second and know that the hard work done at all levels of the BCA is very special. As we press forward with our expansion plans, we will need your help dear reader. It may come in the form of lending your hands. For some, it may come in much grander forms. I know Bowness will rally Page 10 Page 14 when asked. Lastly, I’d like to thank Duncan Meade, our outgoing President, for all the service HEXTALL FAMILY CHRISTMAS COOKIES and hard work with the board. Thank you Duncan, you are truly remarkable. - Scott Hutchison BCA President [email protected] Page 21 Page 24 THE BOWEST’NER I NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2017 I 3 Join Families Matter at our new Parent Link Centre Families Matter Parent Link Centre will be opening its doors to families this September 2017 on the third floor of 7930 Bowness Road N.W. We welcome you to join us for: Drop-In Play for families Parenting Resources and Information Circle and Storytime Infant Activities Preschool Readiness Parent Child Mother Goose Fathering programs including Papa Bears (Child/dad literacy and storytelling) and Be a Great Dad Postpartum Support Groups for moms experiencing depression (Perinatal Mood) Parenting Education classes including Terrific Toddlers and Grains of Sand Special events and Celebrations Referrals to other supports including in-home visitation Watch for updates and download a calendar of activities from our website, or call us for more information. 403 288 1446 or www.familiesmatter.ca “If a community values its children, it must cherish its parents” J. Bowlby 4 I NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2017 I THE BOWEST’NER NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2017 The Bowest’ner is published bimonthly by the Bowness Community Association. 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Trees and Shrubs Pruning and Maintenance Removals Brush Chipping Land Clearing Consultations with an Arborist Insured Experienced Reliable Call us today for your Free Quote : 403-­‐247-­‐1596 Email us: [email protected] Visit us: www.sullivantreeserviceltd.ca 6 I NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2017 I THE BOWEST’NER Christmas Dinner BCA DECEMBER 2, 5 - 7:30PM at the BCA MAIN HALL. Dinner served at 5pm. HAPPENINGS Gather around and share in a turkey dinner with all the trimmings as well as crafts and activities for the children! There will be a limit of 4 tickets per person, so get your tickets early! Watch for more details on facebook.com/ mybowness and mybowness.com. This dinner is made possible by the efforts Goings-on at the community of countless, tireless volunteers, as well as the support of local businesses centre and arena and the BCA. It a celebration of both this community and the giving spirit of this season. Come out to Volunteer! Contact [email protected] to learn more. Happy Holidays! Jellybean Dance Shinny Hockey Move ‘n Mingle NOV 10 & DEC 15, 6:30 - 8:30PM MONDAYS - WEDNESDAYS: RUNS ALL YEAR ROUND. BCA MAIN HALL 2 – 3:30PM WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS: $3 PER CHILD FRIDAYS: NOON – 1:30PM 10:15 – 11AM BCA MAIN HALL Volunteers are greatly appreciated! BCA ARENA Free Community Potluck Dinner is Fall prevention exercise class for held at 5:30. Nobody is turned At only $7 per player with the first adults over 65 who are at risk of away. For more information please two goalies skating free, you are falling or losing their independence. contact [email protected]. guaranteed to have a great time! Put on by Alberta Health Services, Goalies must register in advance. the City of Email Lynn at bowness.shinny.org@ Bowness Christmas Calgary and outlook.com. Craft Fair the BCA. For info or to NOVEMBER 4, 10AM- 3PM register call BCA MAIN HALL Family Free Skate 403-955-1554 or 403-863-7708. If you are looking for the perfect start WEDNESDAYS: 10AM – NOON to your Christmas shopping, join us THURSDAYS: NOON – 2PM Walking in the Hall this holiday for an amazing selection SUNDAYS: 11AM – NOON MONDAYS, TUESDAYS & of vendors including: Christmas BCA ARENA decorations, knitting, jewelry, cards THURSDAYS: 10AM – 2PM and much more! Entrance is free! What’s the best way to get your WEDNESDAYS: 11AM – 6PM kids out of the house? Grab your BCA MAIN HALL skates and come down for some fun Remembrance Day Rain or shine you are always able in the arena! Ceremonies to go for a lovely stroll through the BCA. It’s free and warm for those NOVEMBER 11 Indoor Playground chilly fall days. BCA HALL TUESDAYS: 10AM – 2PM Doors open at 10AM.